Fragrance comparison

Rebel vs Elite VIP

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Rebel

Assaf

4.569 votes

Rank #42,004 CaramelWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elite VIP

Aurora Scents

5.001 votes

Rank #39,921 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite VIP takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rebel
Choose it for a caramel and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elite VIP
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rebel0/4

Elite VIP4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elite VIP
Sillage & projection: Elite VIP
Value for money: Elite VIP
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elite VIP

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

RebelAssaf

Elite VIPAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 31%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElite VIP

SillageElite VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElite VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

warm spicy86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

citrus44%

fruity30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MandarinApple

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Caramel

Top

CardamomAppleIncensePlumBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orange BlossomCinnamonCaramel

Base

CedarwoodVanillaGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Apple, Cardamom and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall29

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,921

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElite VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Assaf Rebel opens with a bright blast of crisp apple and sweet mandarin. The fruitiness moves fast into aromatic cardamom, adding a warm herbal edge to the top notes. As it settles, rich caramel dominates the base, turning the scent into a thick, sweet gourmand profile built for cold evening air.

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Elite VIP by Aurora Scents delivers a punch of cardamom and crisp apple that immediately grabs your attention. As it settles on your skin, you catch notes of warm cinnamon and rich caramel that last well into the evening. This scent feels like a bold choice for a dinner out when the temperature drops, offering a moder…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rebel or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP takes 4 of 4 categories. Rebel is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Elite VIP is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rebel for a caramel and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Elite VIP for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rebel or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP lasts longest (Elite VIP 80/100, Rebel 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rebel or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP projects furthest (Elite VIP 75/100, Rebel 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rebel and Elite VIP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Apple, Cardamom and Caramel.

Is Rebel or Elite VIP better for summer or winter?

Rebel suits evening wear; Elite VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rebel and Elite VIP?

Rebel has top notes of Mandarin and Apple, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Caramel. Elite VIP has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Incense and Plum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Cedarwood, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.